It's a joy and an honor to be part of a duo with the incredible Dutch trumpeter Eric Vloeimans. We're now on a two-month tour of the Netherlands, and our new album is out! If you're in the area, Eric's website has all the dates and information. The album is mostly our own compositions: a mixture of jazz, folk and classical approaches, and a range of emotions, with plenty of improvising.
"There's an orchestra in Will Holshouser’s accordion, and the goods it delivers are wonderfully varied. On The Lone Wild Bird (Adhyâropa Records) it morphs with the arrival of each new track. Sacred Harp hymns, nods to Jimmy Smith, Cajun ditties from the swamps of Louisiana – the Brooklyn improviser has previously shared his broad interests (French musette nods, Balkanesque dance tunes), but his first solo affair unites a spectrum of material in a way that makes each piece seem connected. Thanks to an insightful artistry, the rich sound of Holshouser’s instrument bonds the range of melodies he concocts.” - Jim Macnie, Lament for a Straght Line blog
"The music of Will Holshouser defies easy categorization. Streaming services have variously filed his music as ‘jazz’ [or] ‘folk’ . . . but adjectives like ‘elegant,’ ‘ebullient,’ and ‘saucy’ fit much better. And maybe ‘ambitious’ . . . a rarity for a virtuoso on his instrument . . . . [a] stellar recording.” – Martin Johnson, Fresh Air (NPR)
“Delightful album . . . great stuff!” – Julian May, Songlines * * * *
